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Simmons College is in a large city, in Boston, Massachusetts. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Simmons College earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at Simmons College include education and teaching, family and social work, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 510 to 610 for students at Simmons College. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 500 and 590. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Some professors at Simmons College are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
Simmons College, in 2005, had 4,805 students (3,278 full-time equivalent). The student body at the school is essentially female.
Most students at Simmons College attend full-time. Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at Simmons College belong to the Division III Independents for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Simmons College Mission is rooted in the purpose for which the College was founded and is shaped by the College's evolution since then. Simmons College was founded in 1899 as a College designed to educate women for fulfilling careers and useful, independent lives. Today, the College continues its tradition of excellence through a focus on liberal arts and sciences and professional education in its undergraduate programs for women, and its gradute professional and liberal arts programs for women and men. Faculty and staff in all areas of the College, building upon their own scholarly accomplishment and continuing professional development, provide a student-centered environment and a curriculum that is comprehensive, integrated and constantly renewed."
More complete details are provided below.
Simmons College
300 the Fenway
Boston, MA 02115-5898
General Phone: (617) 521-2000
Admissions Phone: (617) 521-8468
Financial Aid Phone: (617) 521-2036
http://www.simmons.edu
Simmons College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 381 | library science, English, sociology, economics, English language and literature, political science, international relations, minority and gender studies, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 326 | education, special ed, school librarian, educational administration, ESL instruction, special ed administration, early childhood education, social studies teaching, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 142 | physical therapy, psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 138 | social work, human services |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 112 | registered nursing |
| Media | 61 | communication studies, public relations |
| Business And Management | 47 | business management, marketing, MIS, financial management, managerial economics, retail, finance |
| Science | 28 | biopsychology, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, chemistry courses, physics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 27 | nutrition sciences |
| Art Studies | 25 | arts management, art studies |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Medical Adminstration | 5 | health care administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer and info science |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy |
| Design | 0 | graphic design |
Number of programs and degrees for Simmons College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 809 | 20 |
| Bachelor's degree | 381 | 44 |
| Doctor's degree | 94 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 24 | 3 |
In 2005, Simmons College had a total enrollment of 4,805 students (3,278 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 37% |
| Graduate | 63% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 46% |
| New Hampshire | 11% |
| Connecticut | 9% |
| Maine | 8% |
| New York | 4% |
| Rhode Island | 4% |
| Vermont | 4% |
| California | 3% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Alaska | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
Simmons College offers campus housing for 1,167 of its 3,278 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Boston, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,044 | 1,374 | 67% | 416 | 30% |
| Women | 2,044 | 1,374 | 67% | 416 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 17% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (617) 521-8468
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,880 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,880 |
| Room and board | $ 10,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,780 |
Financial Aid:
Simmons College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 220800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (617) 521-2036
Simmons College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $87,823 | 29 | $88,390 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $70,504 | 39 | $69,986 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $55,017 | 66 | $57,310 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 6 | $50,177 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 50 | $69,719 | 140 | $66,973 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Division III Independents |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Administration of Special Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Library Science, Other
Library Science/Librarianship
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Nutrition Sciences
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biopsychology
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Simmons College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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